Aj News and Media Information: July 2019

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Bluey: The Australian cartoon that's going global

A cartoon about a family of dogs and the games they play is Australia's most streamed TV show.

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Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin

BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles.

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Is the full stop rude when used on WhatsApp?

In the world of instant messaging, a simple punctuation mark can take on new meanings.

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Brexit: Did Dominic Raab warn of no-deal during referendum campaign?

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he talked about it "almost every time" he was interviewed.

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Why politicians are getting SCHOOLED and DESTROYED

Confrontational online language from US politics is invading the UK and Europe.

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CBD oil: Have the benefits been overstated?

It's suddenly in everything from coffee to lip balm but does it work?

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Ricky Wilson: 'I thought I was Kurt Cobain'

The Kaiser Chiefs star on how age destroys the illusions of youth, and why Boris Johnson hates him.

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How can universities get men to talk about mental health?

Birkbeck's campaign has seen a growing number of men access counselling. Could it be a blueprint for others?

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US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.

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At Debate, Democrats Challenge Biden Over Obama’s Deportation Record

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Yes, the Man Bag Is a Hot Accessory

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Why Lululemon Chief Calvin McDonald Wants to Be an Ironman

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US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs

Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US.

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North Korean soldier defects after crossing DMZ, says South

The man was spotted overnight crossing the heavily guarded border zone and is in military custody.

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Democratic debates: Joe Biden hits back at critics in Detroit

Frontrunner Joe Biden defends his record on race, criminal justice and deportations of migrants.

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Hamza Bin Laden: Son of Osama 'dead', US officials say

US media claim they were told by officials that Hamza Bin Laden is dead.

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Aspetar: The ultra modern, elite sports hospital that imports body parts

Many of the world's best athletes go to the same specialist hospital in Qatar. Aspetar is at the cutting edge of sports medicine.

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Zoe Ball loses 780,000 listeners from BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

The presenter took over from Chris Evans in January after he left to join Virgin Radio.

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Kelly Craft: Congress confirms UN ambassador pick

Congress approved President Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador by 56 votes to 34.

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Fears stoke backlash against Venezuelans in Peru

Why some Peruvians fear that the recent influx of Venezuelans migrants poses a risk to their jobs.

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VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India

The death of coffee chain owner VG Siddhartha has sent shockwaves through India's business community.

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US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.

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What are the US's intentions in Africa?

Can the US compete with China's huge investments in the continent?

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

'Always have a Plan B, it may be better than your Plan A'

"Always have a Plan B, it may be better than your Plan A" says spinning studios boss Melanie Whelan.

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How I save babies' lives using GPS trackers

In rural Kenya, nomadic women can now get the maternal care they need - thanks to GPS.

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I Am Hannah: Gemma Chan drama examines societal pressure on women

Gemma Chan discusses I Am Hannah, which looks at the motherhood expectations placed on young women.

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Democratic debates: Who won and lost in round one?

It was billed as the Sanders-Warren showdown, but for some moderates it was their last chance to shine.

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No-deal Brexit: What is direct rule?

Direct rule for Northern Ireland is being talked about - but what would it mean?

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Migrant crisis: Self-immolation exposes UN failures in Libya

A Somali man held in a detention centre burns himself to death, leading to renewed criticism of EU and UN policy.

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After Loss to Arizona, Yankees Have Dropped Six of Nine Games

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Brexit and Boris Johnson Send the British Pound on a Slide

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Your Wednesday Briefing

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MPs call for dedicated police for violent schools

The Home Affairs Committee says the government's violence strategy is "completely inadequate".

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Rape support 'needs drastic improvement'

Poor access to counselling and support is one of the reasons most of those who report rape later withdraw their allegations, London's victims' commissioner says.

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Sudan suspends schools after student killings

The authorities suspend classes nationwide amid unrest over the killing of four student protesters.

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Home births at risk as midwife service collapses

One to One had contracts to provide care in the north-west of England and Essex.

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Backing sought for basking shark 'safe zone' in Scotland

The world's second largest fish gather in large numbers every year in Scotland's Sea of the Hebrides.

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Having more sleep before holiday 'stops arguments'

Getting ready for a holiday means people are often shattered by the time they leave home, says psychologist.

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Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures

Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures.

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Car cruisers reject 'boy racer' image

Car cruising has an image problem, but what happens at a car meet and why do people take part?

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VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon

VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday.

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Climate change: UK's 10 warmest years all occurred since 2002

The patterns of warm and cold years in Britain are a clear signal of climate change, say scientists.

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Car industry investment plummets in UK

It comes at a time when the sector has been spending heavily on preparations for a no-deal Brexit

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Democratic debates: Ten candidates line up in second presidential TV debate

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.

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Does the US economy need a rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the first time since 2008 on Wednesday.

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Ten Democrats line up in second presidential TV debate

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.

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Monday, July 29, 2019

Shana Grice: PC insists murdered woman 'wasted' his time

Shana Grice reported her ex to police five times before he murdered her, a misconduct panel hears.

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Emmerdale actor 'bit man' after Oldham beer garden row, court hears

Mark Jordon, 54, is accused of attacking a 68-year-old man in a row about his daughter.

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Neymar rape case dropped over lack of evidence

The São Paulo attorney general's office say the case is being closed due to a lack of evidence.

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Neymar rape case dropped over lack of evidence

The São Paulo attorney general's office say the case is being closed due to a lack of evidence.

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Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?

The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country.

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Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained

How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond.

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The amateur lawyers helping people walk free

A community group in California is helping poor people get justice.

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Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria

After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.

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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'

Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.

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'My kids would wake up 40 times a night'

A new scheme has helped boost children's sleep by more than two hours a night, the NHS says.

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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

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Unnao rape: India murder probe over fatal crash

A woman who had accused a ruling party MP of rape was seriously injured and a key witness died.

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Senate fails to overturn Saudi arms sale veto

The Senate fell short of the two-thirds needed to overturn a presidential veto.

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Pakistan military plane crashes in residential area killing 15

The small plane crashed in a residential area near the city of Rawalpindi, engulfing houses in flames.

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Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained

How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond.

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Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?

The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country.

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Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'

Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.

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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

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Capital One hack: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria

After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.

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Sunday, July 28, 2019

Your Monday Briefing

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Shots fired at California garlic festival

Police are at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, with reports of 11 people injured by gunfire.

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Domingo German Helps Yankees Avoid Four-Game Sweep to Boston

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Facebook Connected Her to a Tattooed Soldier in Iraq. Or So She Thought.

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5 Things to Know About Military Romance Scams on Facebook

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While Reporting on Facebook Scams, an Unexpected Tragedy

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Shooter reported at California garlic festival

Police are at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, with reports of 11 people injured by gunfire.

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Megan Rapinoe, Conquering Hero, Returns to Cheers but Not to Action

By KURT STREETER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ylC2Ha
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Las principales noticias del lunes

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Mets, Riding High Off Sweep, Trade for Marcus Stroman

By BOB KLAPISCH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2YuyocH
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John Ratcliffe, Nominee for Intelligence Chief, Is Seen as Staunch Trump Ally

By JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Mm3XPq
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The Rot You Smell Is a Racist Potus

By CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Mm2hFC
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Quotation of the Day: House Democrats Head Into Their August Recess With a Mixed Record

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No Corrections: July 29, 2019

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Love Island: How ITV2's breakout hit cornered the market

ITV2's breakout hit reflects the real-life romantic lives of its young audience.

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A professor spoke ill of the dead. What happened next?

A tweet by a liberal professor ignited a debate about free speech on university campuses.

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Is India the answer to Netflix's troubles?

It has launched a cheaper, mobile-only plan in India, hoping to capture its 'next 100 million' users.

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'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business.

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Brexit: What would no deal mean for Ireland?

The Irish government has been clear that it would face significant damage if there was no agreement.

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Baltimore to Trump: Knocking Our City Is Our Job, Not Yours

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Cape Town - tourist hotspot where eight people are murdered a day

Cape Town in South Africa is well-known tourist hotspot, but is also one of the world's most dangerous cities.

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Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain.

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Mario Cerciello Rega: US teen held over officer’s killing ‘illegally blindfolded’

The photo of a blindfolded suspect was taken after his arrest over a police officer’s killing in Rome.

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Saturday, July 27, 2019

Lee Rotenberg, Zachary Tcheyan

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Jonathan Weed, Robert Niles

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Jessie Cooper, Justin Peck

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Jennifer Narvaez, Jack Roberts

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Helen Woolworth, Morgan Brown

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Hayley Duus, Ryan Hosie

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Claire Cushman, Stuart Reid

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Chris Frakes, Rory McMahon

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Bonnie Klugman, Robert Romano

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Anna Devine, Jacob Anbinder

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Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75

Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced.

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Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75

Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced.

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Quotation of the Day: Clashes and Tear Gas as Hong Kong Police Confront Protesters

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Corrections: July 28, 2019

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Old £1 coins: 145 million coins still not returned

Nearly two years after they stopped being legal tender, 145 million old-style £1 coins are still missing.

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Miners Kill Indigenous Leader in Brazil During Invasion of Protected Land

By ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2SKGLvy
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The Yankees and Their Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week

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French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France

Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be.

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Fifth N.Y.P.D. Officer Since June Dies by Suicide, Police Say

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No-deal Brexit now 'assumed' by government, says Gove

Michael Gove says he expects the EU will not consider striking a new withdrawal deal with the UK.

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Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup

Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong.

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French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France

Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be.

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U.S.A. Basketball Will Pay Some Women’s Players Ahead of Olympics

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Friday, July 26, 2019

The Week in Arts: Wendy Whelan Dances; April Matthis Is at Bat

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Child poverty cash handed back to Europe unspent

Peers say it is "unbelievably inept" that deprivation funding could be handed back unspent.

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Archer in 'excruciating' pain throughout World Cup

England fast bowler Jofra Archer says he was unable to play without painkillers during the World Cup.

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What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Share’ and ‘Widows’

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UK heatwave: St Pancras passengers face delays across weekend

Engineers say repairs on heat-damaged equipment on the London line may not be finished until Monday.

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Zack Wheeler Is Sharp for the Mets as He Returns From Injury

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Mookie Betts’s 3 Homers Lead Another Red Sox Demolition of the Yankees

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Hong Kong Protests: Site of Mob Attack Is Demonstrators’ Next Stop

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Philippines earthquakes kill at least six

Two earthquakes struck the northern province of Batanes injuring dozens.

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Jeremy Corbyn: No-deal Brexit would put NHS in danger

The Labour leader predicts tax cuts for the rich under Boris Johnson's "aggressive, far-right" government.

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Boy survives 50ft fall at Brecon Beacons National Park

A teenage boy suffers a "very severe leg injury" in the fall in Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Nightclub collapse kills two in South Korea

Among the injured are athletes competing at the Fina World Swimming Championships 2019 in Gwangju.

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Nightclub collapse kills two in South Korea

Among the injured are athletes attending the world aquatic championships in Gwangju.

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Direct debit fraud: 'My mother lost £14,000'

A charity warns that the elderly and vulnerable are most at risk of becoming victims of direct debit fraud.

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Sanditon: Sex, nudity and slavery in Jane Austen TV drama

A new dramatisation of the writer's unfinished novel challenges some conventions of TV period drama.

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The unlikely manager and Britain's worst football team

Russell MacMorran put his hand up at a meeting and ended up managing the "worst" team in Britain.

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Aung San Suu Kyi's Myanmar dam dilemma with China

A controversial dam would bring much-needed power to Myanmar, but locals are asking - at what cost?

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Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe descends into darkness

Zimbabweans, already fearing a return to hyperinflation, are now also struggling with long power blackouts.

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The children with special needs who stay at home

Four children with special educational needs explain why they no longer attend school.

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Russian TV's leaked Chernobyl drama features CIA plot

HBO's critically acclaimed show isn’t the only Chernobyl story coming to the small screen this year.

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The boffins who solve disability problems

From supportive body suits to a beeping football - what gadget do you need?

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Norwich Pride: Gay cartoonist David Shenton on the decades after Stonewall

From the AIDS crisis to Thatcher's section 28 and equal marriage - it's been a busy 50 years.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 July 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

Old Friends and Family Recipes Fuel a Real Madrid Prodigy

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UK heatwave: More delays for travellers despite temperatures easing

Disruption for rail and air passengers will continue after Thursday's record-breaking temperatures.

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Brazil gold heist: Gunmen steal gold worth $30m from São Paulo airport

The suspects entered Guarulhos airport in São Paulo dressed as police officers.

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North Korea missile launch 'a warning to South Korean warmongers'

Kim Jong-un says the new weapons system would "not be easy to defend against", state media reports.

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Deepcut inquests: Campaign ends for James Collinson hearing

Families of four soldiers who died still want an inquiry into young recruits carrying loaded guns.

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Brazil gold heist: Gunmen steal gold worth $30m from São Paulo airport

The suspects entered Guarulhos airport in São Paulo dressed as police officers.

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Faruk Orman: Murder conviction quashed in Australia 'Lawyer X' scandal

Faruk Orman wrongfully spent 12 years in jail because his lawyer was a police informant, a court rules.

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Austria orders arrest of Russian in colonel spying case

Police say 65-year-old Igor Egorovich Zaytsev recruited a colonel who spied for Moscow for decades.

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British Airways to resume Cairo flights after security review

The airline suspended flights to the Egyptian capital last week as a "security precaution".

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Trump says Dems 'created this phony crime' with obstruction claims, in 'Hannity' interview

07/25/19 6:31 PM

Boris Johnson: Should Africa shrug, smile or scowl?

The age of empire is long gone, and the UK has to compete with other powers for influence in Africa.

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Forced penetration: If a woman forces a man to have sex, is that rape?

When a man has sex with a woman without consent, that's rape. Should it be rape when a woman coerces a man into sex?

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Ex-Oxford University employee guilty of US murder

Newly-released court documents reveal details of Andrew Warren's crime in Chicago in 2017.

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Iran tanker seizure: Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?

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Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'

The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset.

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Boris Johnson: Should Africa shrug, smile or scowl?

The age of empire is long gone, and the UK has to compete with other powers for influence in Africa.

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Kargil: The forgotten victims of the world's highest war

Thousands had to flee when a covert Pakistani military operation in Kashmir backfired 20 years ago.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

PROGRAMMING ALERT: President Trump exclusively on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET

07/25/19 5:35 PM

Trump straws: How the US president is using straws to beat liberals with

Why Trump is selling plastic straws at $15 a pack - and using them as a stick to beat liberals with.

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Why NZ cleared a Chinese man for touching a boy's penis

A judge accepted the Chinese man had made a "cultural mistake", but is this really a thing in China?

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Fortnite World Cup: Players battle for biggest total prize pool

The top four Fortnite players will soon become millionaires while others take home $50,000 or more.

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The quiet scheme saving thousands from ransomware

No More Ransom says it has helped 200,000 people recover from ransomware attacks.

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Choosing between God and the gang in El Salvador

In La Dina, a neighbourhood in San Salvador, there are few ways to leave the gang, but a church is offering one of them.

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez faces decisive vote on future in power

MPs to vote on whether Pedro Sánchez will remain in power following last-ditch coalition talks.

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The 1975: Greta Thunberg writes climate essay for new album

The Swedish activist has recorded a spoken-word essay for the opening track on the band's new album.

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Boris Johnson's new-look cabinet to meet for first time

After meeting his team, the new prime minister will then address MPs in the House of Commons,

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Four challenges facing Boris Johnson

BBC correspondents break down some of the tricky policy issues in the new prime minister's in-tray.

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez faces decisive vote on future in power

MPs to vote on whether Pedro Sánchez will remain in power following last-ditch coalition talks.

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North Korea fires 'short-range missiles' into sea, S Korea says

It comes after anger from the North over planned military exercises between South Korea and the US.

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North Korea fires 'short-range missiles' into sea, S Korea says

It comes after anger from the North over planned military exercises between South Korea and the US.

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The puzzling 'mass migration' of Ugandans to India

The number of Ugandans living in India has risen sharply, according to census data. But is that accurate?

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Why is India sending humanoid robots into space?

India will fly robots to understand what weightlessness and radiation do to the human body in space.

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What's so important about a ship's flag?

Most ships sail under a flag that differs from that of their owner.

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Trump uses veto to unblock $8bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The US president overrides bipartisan resolutions in the Republican-led Senate that barred the deal.

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Trump uses veto to unblock $8bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The US president overrides bipartisan resolutions in the Republican-led Senate that barred the deal.

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Hawaii telescope: Desecrating sacred land or finding new frontiers?

Plans for a powerful new telescope on a sacred site in Hawaii have created rifts among islanders.

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UK heatwave: Country braces for hottest day on record

Temperatures could soar to an all-time high of 39C in southern and eastern England on Thursday.

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The wrestler helping others speak about sexual abuse

Wrestler Robbie Constant was sexually assaulted as a child, but has only just spoken about what happened to him.

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